# Limited Active Running Essentials DISTANCE Introduces its New Pieces for the Spring Season By Amy Duong | Published 2021-03-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distance References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/3/distance-store-running-paris-lookbook-release-information) & [distance-store](https://distance-store.com/en) Paris-based running brand DISTANCE introduces its latest designs and features a wide selection of activewear and accessory options that are functional and stylish. The capsule readies for the Spring season right around the corner and offers items such as the limited edition Paris and Lyon City tees and some options of the iconic branded DISTANCE socks. Along with the apparel items are some pieces by brands such as Nike and [ASICS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaspeed-paris), who are experts in the running department. Notably, [The North Face](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flora-alpina) also joins the series, whom worked together with the label on the [Flight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wahlburgers-triple-threat-flight) VECTIV, which is the first-ever trail shoe that is carbon plated. The entire collection of running essentials by DISTANCE is now available to purchase online. Image Credit: Anne Sophie Soudoplatoff ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Functional Fashion:** DISTANCE introduces activewear that is functional and stylish, blending fashion with function. - **Limited Edition Collections:** DISTANCE offers limited edition collections such as the Paris and Lyon City tees, attracting collectors and enthusiasts alike. - **Carbon Plated Trail Shoes:** The collaboration between DISTANCE and The North Face produces the Flight VECTIV, the first-ever carbon plated trail shoe, which presents disruptive innovation opportunities in outdoor and active footwear. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Industry:** The functional fashion trend introduces opportunities to the fashion industry to incorporate more activewear for everyday wear. - **Sports Retail Industry:** The limited edition collections trend creates opportunities in the sports retail industry to offer exclusive collections to attract a niche audience. - **Outdoor Footwear Industry:** The carbon plated trail shoe trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the outdoor footwear industry for shoes with enhanced support and durability for rugged terrain. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Trail Running Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/driftform-collection.md) - [Elevated Performance Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaspeed-paris.md) - [Desert-Rated Running Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/district-vision-2xu-collection.md) - [Winter-Ready Running Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/running-accessories.md) - [Empowering Ultra Marathon Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flora-alpina.md) - [Athletic Performance Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-running-collection.md) - [Running Lifestyle Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/run-city.md) - [Performance-Ready Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-foam-x-1080-v13.md) - [Joint Technical Athletic Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/badwater-135.md)